A winter's walk with the birds

Sunday

Dec 30, 2007 at 12:01 AM

The northern section of Wallkill River Wildlife Refuge attracts several wintering species of raptors as well as sparrows and other songbirds.

The northern section of Wallkill River Wildlife Refuge attracts several wintering species of raptors as well as sparrows and other songbirds. Peter Wulfhorst of the Gifford Pinchot Audubon Society will lead a field trip to Pine Island and the Liberty Loop Trail of the refuge in search of short-eared owls, rough-legged hawks, northern harriers, tree sparrows, horned larks, snow buntings, red-tailed hawks, northern shrike and other species of birds.

At dusk, the hike will stop at the Liberty Loop kiosk in hopes of spotting the short-eared owl, which comes out at night.

What: Bird Walk in Wallkill River Wildlife Refuge, New Jersey

When: 2 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6

Where: Meet at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Welcome Center off Route 209 near Matamoras (just outside of Milford). Participants will carpool to various sites within the refuge. Wear warm clothes as the group will be outside at several locations.

Phone: Peter Wulfhorst at (570) 296-2244

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